Description:
The most widely used surgical text on the market, Small Animal Surgery concisely explains and demonstrates the most common surgical procedures in veterinary practice. It offers an overview of general principles of surgery, including asepsis, the surgical environment, preparation of the patient and surgical team, instrumentation, suturing, postoperative care and pain management. Five new chapters on endoscopy comprehensively address the basic principles and techniques for this increasingly popular procedure, and new chapters have been added to address surgery of the brain and the peripheral nerves. In addition, separate sections are devoted to surgical principles and procedures for soft tissue, orthopedics, and neurology. With an authoritative author team, logical organization, unique elements, and full-color presentation, this new edition is an unparalleled resource for both students and practitioners.
Concise treatment of over 300 of the most commonly performed surgical procedures
Strong foundation of important surgical principles, including asepsis, anaesthesia, wound management, and healing
Detailed surgical techniques are highlighted in colour for ease of use in the operating setting
Over 1500 superb illustrations and photographs, 75% in full colour, bring surgical conditions and procedures to life
Over 1000 boxed "Notes" in text highlight key concepts and precautions
Hundreds of tables, colour-coded for easy identification, provide quick access to formulas and calculations, normal values, clinical signs, special surgical considerations and more
Antibiotic, anaesthetic and analgesic protocols highlighted throughout
Important age considerations provide readers with variations in assessment and treatment of paediatric and geriatric patients
Integrates patient and owner preparation and care and ethical considerations as appropriate
New Section on Endoscopy, with 5 chapters covering general principles and techniques and common application of this important minimally invasive tool
New chapter on surgery of the brain
New chapter on surgery of the peripheral nerves
New ophthalmologic surgical procedures
New end-of-chapter Selected Abstracts of Recent Manuscripts feature high-impact clinical references with commentary
Thoroughly updated pharmacologic information, including antibiotic, anaesthetic, and pain management protocols
Hundreds of new photographs, radiographs, and illustrations enhance text discussions
